2006 Audi A8 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Audi A8. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V454000Nov 30, 20065,902 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Audi A8 2006–2007

  Reported issue: On certain vehicles where a weak battery exists, it is possible that a low voltage condition could cause the air bag control unit to improperly set a fault code. If this occurs, the passenger side frontal air bag will become deactivated. However, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster as well as the 'passenger air bag off' telltale in the center of the instrument panel will illuminate and provide…

  Possible consequence: If the case of a frontal crash, the passenger side front air bag would not deploy which could cause injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag control module software. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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• 05V522000Nov 16, 20051,530 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Audi A8 2006

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.

  Possible consequence: If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. Consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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